Waste
It is estimated that 260 million kilograms of solid waste is produced by Hospitals per annum in Australia. The direct cost spent on solid waste disposal in Victorian hospitals is approximately $10 million every year.
Undertaking waste minimisation initiatives provides opportunities to improve waste management practices, reduce the environmental impacts of an organisation as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings, reduced risk and increased staff morale.
In this section you will find information on a range of tools and resources to assist in minimising waste in healthcare facilities. In addition, case studies of waste management reduction initiatives have been provided by three Victorian public healthcare agencies.